by Nancy Stoker | Dec 28, 2015 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
With the New Year often comes the desire for a big change in your job, namely, that it’s time to find a new one. Reports are out that a significant number of employers anticipate hiring more people in the first half of 2016 than were brought on board in the last half...
by Nancy Stoker | Dec 14, 2015 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
Job search preparation is not just for the candidates. On the other side of their searches are important openings employers want to fill with the perfect fit. Attracting and having an offer accepted from that ideal candidate takes a lot of careful consideration,...
by Ivy Alphonse-Leja | Dec 7, 2015 | Advice, Featured
Strong organizations require strong Board members especially as millennials turn to careers in environments that support a social mission. Nonprofit organizations have a real opportunity to capitalize on this influx of young, passionate, potential hires. Before...
by Ivy Alphonse-Leja | Nov 30, 2015 | Advice, Featured
A positive work environment can be a large factor in lowering turnover rates at a company. Open offices with loose floor plans are a burgeoning trend. But, free thought without structure or critique can be just as damaging as too many restrictions. This is the focus...
by Ivy Alphonse-Leja | Nov 16, 2015 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
In a world of fast fixes and articles that focus on a “get rich quick” business angle, Stephen Key offers his version of the tell-it-like-it-is breakdown of what it means to be an entrepreneur in his article, “11 Truths About Being an Entrepreneur.” Key, a 30-year...
by Ivy Alphonse-Leja | Nov 9, 2015 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
There is encouraging news for nonprofits. Millennials (twenty-something to thirty-something year olds) often seek alignment to a cause while defining their career choices. Organizations that are cause-based definitely have the advantage when Millennials shop for jobs....
by Ivy Alphonse-Leja | Nov 2, 2015 | Featured, Job Seekers, Management
Asking the difference between the definition of a leader and of a manager may seem redundant. After all, the two roles have overlapping responsibilities and requirements. In an article written by James Kerr, it is noted: “There’s a difference between...
by Ivy Alphonse-Leja | Oct 13, 2015 | Advice, Featured
Entering into a new business venture can be a lot like starting a new relationship: both endeavors are exciting and often romanticized beyond reality. Aspiring entrepreneurs may have dreams of innovation beyond the nine-to-five workplace, but, before jumping into a...
by F. Jay Hall | Sep 17, 2015 | Featured, Job Seekers
ExecSearches Mission Connected Newsletter Connecting Mission & Talent Since 1999 September 16, 2015 In this issue — Q&A: Is My Consulting Experience Hurting Or Helping My Job Search? — New Job Postings — Resume Review &...
by F. Jay Hall | Sep 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
ExecSearches Mission Connected Newsletter Connecting Mission & Talent Since 1999 September 9, 2015 In this issue — Q&A: What Do I Do When There Is No Response To My Resumes? — New Job Postings — Resume Review & Career...
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